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Legislative Updates Week 12 &13: HB2406 Expands Agricultural Regulations and HB2447 Addresses Marijuana Use During Pregnancy

Over the past two weeks, legislative developments have been HB2406 broadening its scope to regulate agricultural vaccinations and hemp products, while HB2447 has undergone a significant amendment from “investigation” to “verify,” addressing concerns about medical marijuana use during pregnancy. The recently amended HB2406, originally focused on “agricultural vaccinations; disclosure,” has now broadened its scope to …

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Two Fresh Marijuana Proposals Have Emerged in the Latter Stages of the Session- Update Week 11

HB2770, initially centered around marijuana interstate agreements and delivery, met its demise only to resurface through a legislative maneuver known as a striker. A striker, a tool used among legislators and lobbyists, allows for the circumvention of legislative deadlines, reviving bills thought to be dead or addressing emergent issues post-deadline. It essentially proposes to wipe …

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Marijuana Legislation Continues at Arizona State Capitol, Update Week 10

Efforts to advance marijuana-related bills at the Arizona State Capitol have remained sluggish, with little headway seen in recent weeks. HB2770, which tackles issues surrounding interstate agreements and marijuana delivery, has made minimal strides. Its most recent action occurred on February 13th, when it successfully passed the Motion to Reconsider in the House Commerce Committee …

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Legislative Update: Progress and Setbacks in Arizona’s House and Senate Week 9

This week, some members of the House of Representatives are on a trip to Israel, but legislative activities continue back home. Bills are either completing their final readings in the originating chamber or facing defeat on the chamber floor. Meanwhile,  bills from the opposite chamber are making their way through initial readings and standing committees. …

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Cannabis Bills Navigate Through House and Senate Chambers, Week 8

This week has seen a slowdown in legislative activity as bills reach their third reading in the chamber of origin. Advancing through the legislative process, HB2664, focused on cannabis possession and school zones, has successfully cleared its first and second readings. The bill is set to proceed to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further consideration. …

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Arizona Legislative Deadline Marks Start of “Crossover Week” , Week 7

February 16th, 2024, marked a significant deadline in Arizona’s legislative calendar as it signaled the last day for bills to be heard in the chamber of origin standing committee. Any measure left unheard faced an uncertain fate, effectively rendered dead in the water. This milestone heralded the commencement of what is commonly referred to as …

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Arizona Legislators Hear Arguments About Who Should Sell Hemp Products

Senate Natural Resources, Energy and Water-02-01-2024 9:00amSB1186- Regulation; Hemp-Derived ProductsSponsor Sonny Borrelli -R- LD30- Majority Leader In a display of bipartisanship, Republican Senator David Gowan and Democratic Senator Juan Mendez joined forces in a compelling committee discussion at the Arizona State Capitol. Their collaboration brought a unique dynamic to the debate surrounding Senate Bill 1186 …

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Week 4 Update: Key Developments in Marijuana Legislation

As Week 4 comes to a close, changes have occurred in the realm of marijuana legislation. SB1076, focusing on Marijuana Funds, Uses, and Enforcement, and HB2451, addressing Marijuana Advertising Restrictions, were both pulled from committee discussions this week. Looking ahead to next week, the Arizona legislative agenda is poised to include discussions on three key …

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One Problem And Multiple Different Ways To Solve It- Hemp

For the third consecutive year, the battle over Delta-8 and hemp-derived cannabinoids continues. In tackling a single issue, three distinct approaches emerge. Should delta-8 and hemp-derived cannabinoids be classified under the limited licensing umbrella of the marijuana monopoly industry, as proposed by HB2451, HB2452, and SB1076? Alternatively, do these cannabinoids belong under the jurisdiction of …

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